Pedro and the Prophetic Dream

Following his death on February 16, 1893, Dr. Emile Overton Moore was buried in the Maple Hill cemetery, just north of his hometown of Helena; but, according to legend, Moore’s loyal canine companion, Pedro refused to leave his graveside after his interment. Out of respect for that beloved canine, Moore's family placed a statue of Pedro at his grave, making it one of the most infamous memorials at Maple Hill... although, the local lore surrounding Dr. Moore's death is actually a little darker and more mysterious than that heartwarming suggests.

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